News from October 2014
Company alleges trademark infringement on dietary supplement
Dynamic Sports Nutrition has filed suit against Vital Pharmaceuticals, alleging consumers may confuse a new medication with DSN's patented dietary and nutritional supplement.DSN alleges it developed CLEN, a supplement. Since then, Vital distributed a new dietary and nutritional product named Liquid Clen, according to the complaint filed Sept. 12 in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texa
Legally Speaking: Did that really just happen?
The bizarre twists and turns that the legal world takes would make a great Formula One race course. If you don’t believe me, then just consider the following strange offerings from the justice system.
Letter to the Editor: Texas legal reforms need protection
RE: Texas asbestos firms spending hundreds of thousands in 2014 elections, Southeast Texas Record, Oct. 16, 2014
Elderly couple alleges construction company did shoddy work, overcharged
An elderly couple alleges the company they hired to renovate their home failed to adequately perform construction, leading to cracked wood and sloping deck floors.A.R. Quinn and Kaye Quinn filed a lawsuit Sept. 8 in Galveston County District Court against Steven Anderson, Meredith Anderson and Timely Remodeling and Investments. In their complaint, the Quinns allege they decided to renovate the kitchen,
Man alleges severe injuries in forklift accident
A Gregg County man alleges he endured disfigurement after he fell on the forks of a forklift.Calvin Miller filed a lawsuit Sept. 5 in the Marshall Division of the Eastern District of Texas against Millis Transport.
Man alleges injuries in rear-end collision at red light
A man alleges he suffered physical pain and mental anguish after a driver rear-ended his vehicle at a stoplight.
Security company alleges it is owed nearly $70,000
A security company alleges the owners of an apartment complex owe it nearly $70,000 after it provided services for more than six months.
Relatives of deceased man allege financial adviser took advantage of man's illiteracy
Three Houston residents allege their relative's best friend took advantage of his illiteracy and deprived his children of their inheritance money.
Man says insurance company failed to pay for injuries
A man has filed suit against his insurance company, seeking repayment for injuries he allegedly sustained in a multi-car collision.
Trinity Industries to pay $175M for making false claims to highway department
After exposing what he said were false claims to the federal government, a whistleblower has won a $175 million lawsuit against a Texas manufacturer.
Shrimper pleads guilty to felony wire fraud in $357K Deepwater Horizon settlement
NEW ORLEANS – A Slidell-based shrimper has pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud concerning false tax documents he filed in order to secure a Deepwater Horizon oil spill worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Panel explores attorney fraud, lack of repercussions
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Though judges have so far mostly declined to do so, they play a major role in disciplining attorneys who game the asbestos compensation system, a panel told those in attendance at the 2014 Legal Reform Summit.
Obama to nominate former Google executive to head PTO
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – President Barack Obama said Thursday he intends to nominate Michelle K. Lee to head the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Texas AG announces $39.75M settlement against drug manufacturer
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Thursday a $39.75 million settlement resolving allegations of Medicaid fraud against generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc., Ranbaxy USA Inc. and Ranbaxy Inc.
TLR responds to motion to force Texas AG to pursue ethics case against SC justice
AUSTIN (Legal Newsline) – A legal watchdog group has responded to a motion to compel Texas’ attorney general to pursue a six-year old case involving a $29,000 ethics fine against Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht.
PERSONNEL FILE: All attorneys at Stephens, Anderson & Cummings achieve Super Lawyers rankings
For the third consecutive year, each of the personal injury attorneys at the Dallas law firm Stephens, Anderson & Cummings has achieved a ranking from Texas Super Lawyers®, the peer-reviewed, multi-national attorney rating system.
Our View: Asbestos litigation, a cure worse than the disease?
The problem with asbestos fibers is that they can, when dispersed, be absorbed into the body and cause disease.
Man alleges injuries following rear-end collision
A man alleges he suffered spinal cord injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Widow alleges step-children blocking her from husband's death benefits
The wife of a recently deceased man claims she should receive the money he designated for her, not the man's children who currently have possession of the funds.